The correlation between debate mastery and writing argumentative text at UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan

Kholil, Asyrof (2023) The correlation between debate mastery and writing argumentative text at UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan.

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Abstract

Since written language is a reflection spoken language, it explains that there is a relationship between spoken and written language. In this case, debate as the medium of spoken language. It reflects the writing ability of language learners. So engaging in debates allows language learners to practice their English skills while fostering critical thinking and the ability to respond quickly. Consistent participation in debates also aids in overcoming challenges in expressing ideas through writing. Therefore, it can be concluded that incorporating debate as a learning tool can be highly advantageous for language learners in developing their writing skills.This study utilized a quantitative approach, and the research design employed is correlational research. Correlational research describes a general approach to research that focuses on estimating the covariance between naturally occurring variables.The goal of correlational research is to identify predictive relationships using correlation techniques or more advanced statistical methods. In line with this, the researcher aims to determine whether a correlation truly exists between the two variables. Consequently, the most suitable research design employed to address the question of whether students'' proficiency in debate correlates with their skill in writing argumentative text is the correlational design. Assertion, Reason, Evidence, and Link Back (AREL), the technique that the debaters used to write down their arguments can be used as well to write a good argumentative text. From the result of the test that the researcher done, it was proved.There is a significant correlation between debate mastery and students’ skill in writing argumentative text. The students’ debate mastery at the seventh semester of English department UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan was 79,8. The students’ skill in writing argumentative text at the seventh semester of English department UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan was 83. Based on the data analysis by using SPSS, the reseacher finds the coeficient correlation is 0.440 and sig(2-tailed) is 0,036. Therefore there is positive and significant correlation between debate mastery and students’ skill in writing argumentative text the seventh semester in English department UIN Syekh Ali hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan.

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